Guam Courts & Health Infrastructure: The Guam Supreme Court ruled Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero can establish and operate hospitals under the Organic Act, blocking the Legislature/AG from using local procurement rules to stall the federally funded Mangilao hospital project. Energy & Utilities: KEPCO officially commissioned the 198-megawatt Ukudu Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant, positioning it to supply about 75% of Guam’s peak demand and cutting fuel oil use by thousands of barrels per day. Local Governance & Funding: A federal judge ordered settlement talks over more than $100M tied to Mangilao hospital utilities, while the governor warned federal “free dollars” may be lost if disputes continue. AI & Public Procurement: An ethics complaint was filed over a nearly $200k AI contract for the Legislature’s bill-drafting process, alleging procurement rule bypass and potential conflict. Education & Tech Oversight: The Education Financial Supervisory Commission reviewed GDOE arrears and utility-related costs, including aged balances tied to vendors and software subscriptions. STEM & Culture Tech: Yale-bound Guam connection stories highlighted Connor Cruz’s Fab Academy capstone, “Na’danña Guam,” a touch-activated map that plays CHamoru legends and history. Business & Innovation Funding: GEDA received an additional $19.5M under the State Small Business Credit Initiative to expand loan guarantees, surety bond help, and a venture fund aimed at tech and value-added sectors. Disaster Recovery (CNMI): Federal and local partners began a 30-day vessel removal operation at Smiling Cove Marina to restore safe waterway access after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Conservation: NAVFAC Marianas and partners completed the Annual Fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) population count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, recording 269 bats.